Edibles – Fruit – Darrow’s Blueberry

Darrow’s Blueberry 

Botanical name: vaccinium darrowii 

Beginner friendly?: yes

Average size at maturity: 4 ft in height and in spread 

Hardy zone: zones 7-10 

Growth rate: grows 6-10 inches per year 

Foliage color: green, blue, yellow

Flower color: white, pink 

Bloom time:  spring blooms, summer harvest 

Pruning instructions: prune in the spring to maintain desired shape and size 

Propagation methods: propagate with cuttings during the spring and summer months 

Landscape use: culinary garden, pollinator garden, container plant 

Special features: drought tolerant, attracts wild-life, heat tolerant 

Light needs: 4 hours of sun per day 

Watering instructions: allow the top 2-4 inches of soil to dry out between watering sessions 

Fertilizing instructions : use a slow-release organic fertilizer once a year in the early spring 

Best time to plant: fall 

Best type of soil: sand/loam 

Companion plants: strawberries, azaleas, sage, onions

Toxicity level: non-toxic for humans and pets 

Invasive species: no